10. Boss
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Stars: Pierre Antoine, Philip Carl Harding, Frederic

Breaking Faces: Adam Georgia, Tobias, Matt Kiester, John Stalling, Brian Jensen

PRO: Despite staffing setbacks, Boss has fought back valiantly to put itself back on the map. Hungry to leave the past behind and to forge a new sensibility, the strategy of tapping into the edgier energy of the moment is paying off handsomely for this modeling veteran. A force to watch.

CON: Boss is in the unfortunate position as being seen as a shadow of their former superstar self. If its one thing the modeling industry reflects though is the ability to rebuild and “re-brand”. Never count a veteran out.

SCOUTING CALL: Boss is an experienced agency that can offer good solid management having maneuvered several of the biggest male models of all time in its illustrious history.

9. VNY Model management (Tied)
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Stars: Nick Bryant, Scott Walhovd, Gene Reich, Damien T

PRO: Though VNY Model Management (formerly V Models) is a newcomer to the agency game, they have already earned a reputation for being nurturing of their models. It's a quality that have endeared VNY to the mother agencies at maximum trust level. The agency driving force, Lana, through her experience in the business has come to develop very tight client relationships, a background that has served a model like Nick Bryant very well when the big money clients came calling

CON: The challenge of being a smaller agency is that new models might be distracted by those agencies with the bigger brand names when the scouting contest get down to the wire. As it stands that means VNY needs to work harder on that coveted guy to get him on the map. That compulsion, if harnessed by an ambitious model is a good thing.

SCOUTING CALL: Passion, dedication and drive. It's all here in spades. If contacted by VNY, rest assured that they'll be burning the midnight oil on your behalf.

Tell / Dior

9. Fusion (Tied)
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Stars: Tell Carlson, Alex Patterson

Breaking Faces: Rudy, Timothy Craft, Peter Stattford, John Holodnak

PRO: The drive and the focus at Fusion is such that in a mere year, newcomers like Tell was already highlighting a Dior campaign. The fresh energy and genuine excitement that Fusion brings to the business anchored by their strong editorial eye in scouting makes Fusion a truly formidable newcomer.

CON: It's that new agency syndrome. Fusion is going to have to work from scratch to build those client relationships so that they leap quickly to mind when castings arise. They're off to a great start, so this goal is truly within reach.

SCOUTING CALL: The ability to see the model before the model manifests himself on camera is a gift and Fusion has this without doubt.

8. Q Model Management
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Stars: Andres, Fernando Johann

PRO: With 65 models led by the likes of the new Louis Vuitton and Chanel fragrance sensation, Andres Segura, Q has worked hard to make themselves a presence on the crowded and competitive playing field that is male modeling. Dedicated to the idea that their models are full-scale personalities, Q is poised to be a major contender in the New York (and LA) market. A major bonus is the diversity of their board, whoever is scouting and signing these faces is very adept at editing an interesting selection of models.

CON: It's a very crowded field in the men's game and though Q has achieved an admirable level of stability, it's not their instinct to call a lot of attention to themselves as a management company.

SCOUTING CALL: The job on Andres alone testifies to this agency's ability to steer their models through the A-list of campaigns and editorials. Q unquestionably offers very shrewd management, the kind that new models would kill for.

7. Request
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Stars: Adam Mc Intyre, Adam Senn, Andre Dubin, Tyrone Lee

PRO: In almost record time, Request has exploded on the NY scene landing some of the hottest models of the moment on their board. With assets such as Tyrone Lee and Adam S, Request without question is one of the hottest recent arrivals in New York right this minute.

CON: Unfortunately being a new player in the game left Request open to the poaching that is typical of an overcrowded market. While Request has displayed a proven ability to build the boy, the challenge is to keep him locked in place.

6. Next (Tied)
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Stars: Ivan, Bill Gentle, James Penfold, James Rousseau

PRO: A hungry new team has assumed the reigns at Next and slowly but surely, they are rebuilding its men's division. With the current momentum (and the addition of established faces like Ivan de Penada) it's only a matter of time before this classic imprint returns to its rightful spot at the upper echelons of the business.

CON: The irony is Next really doesn't have an obvious and glaring fault. The problem of the past of having to restructure and re-stock the board has been nicely solved. If anything Next has become a vortex drawing in disgruntled models from other agencies. And that is a testament to some shrewd management.

SCOUTING CALL: It's truly a hot spot, this shop called Next. As a new model it would be very smart to ride the rising wave coming from this company.

6. Major (Tied)
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Stars: Jon Passavant, Doug Pickett, Ryan Heavyside, Chris Collins

PRO: By focusing on an always coveted look: the ideal of the very classic American good looks, Major has exploded on the market. This shrewd throwback to the aesthetic of 50's movie stars and matinee idols has proven to be very lucrative indeed. Most enticing of all, the majority of those models are NY based, a boon situation for clients in that city. If scouted by Major, rest assured this company is poised for a major future.

CON: Major can be edgy at the drop of the hat but it's not their reason for being. If cool is your motive Major will clearly be able to accommodate that, but if the big bucks is what you dream of, that you'll find a lucrative home here.

SCOUTING CALL: By banking on his thirteen years of experience in the business, Agency Director Jason Kanner has brought a powerhouse sensibility to a boutique agency currently boasting a highly select board of 40 men. If you are invited to join the winner's circle, don't hesitate.